any boaters out there?

[Shannen Durphey]

Steve Ravet wrote:
> 
> mrvette wrote:
> >
> > Ok,  first off I wuld go direct port injection, assuming you can get a factory
> > manifold to do it easily....
> 
> Why is that?  I was thinking TBI since it's more of a bolt-on as far as
> replacing the carb.  Also, no high pressure fuel to worry about, etc.
> Even TBI would be a big step up from the carb that's on there.  Plus, I
> don't know if I can get a TBI manifold.  I'm not even sure what kind of
> block it is  :-)
> 
Cool thing is that there are 2.5l GM engines applied to marine use. 
Think they're OMC, but not sure.

Shannen
> >
> > the metal parts subject to corosion  (steel, iron)  have to be coated to prevent
> > this, and constantly looked after....I used Krylon crystal clear spray can
> > paint.....laasted for 3 years that I had the boat...outdoor storage....
> 
> Is corrosion a problem w/freshwater boats?  That's probably a dumb
> question.
> 
> >
> > You have to use Aeroquip double meshed wall fireproof fual hose rated to  real
> > hi poundage/pressure...~200psi?
> 
> The gas tank is right there, I'll probably just use bent flared steel
> line throughout.
> 
> >
> > you have to either have a fire supresor,  look at your carb supressor...it's not
> > an aircleaner,  it's a steel screen/mesh arrangement...in case of backfire/fumes
> > in the hold.....or a metal tubing going outboard for air induction,   this is
> > matal throughout...no hose clamps,    I used flexible exhaust tubing, stainless,
> > put a screen on the intake to keep out bugs....:-)))
> 
> Did you just run it thru the transom?  That sounds better to me than the
> flame arrester that's on there now.
> 
> --steve
> 
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> Steve Ravet
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